The Department of Chemistry at Wesleyan University is seeking applicants for a one-year postdoctoral position in the area of Chemical Education. The successful candidate will work closely with the faculty and staff with teaching responsibilities in the laboratory curriculum to design and develop project-based exercises suitable for general chemistry and organic chemistry laboratory courses; implement these exercises in the fall and spring semesters; design and carry out an assessment of the exercises; and disseminate the results both internally and externally. The postdoc will also be responsible for documenting the exercises and training faculty and TAs in their use.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemical Education, Chemistry, or a closely related field and should have previous experience in the design, implementation, and assessment of project-based learning ideally in the context of a laboratory course. The successful candidate must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of successfully working with diverse student populations.

The appointment is for twelve months with a starting date of July 1, 2018.

Applications should be submitted at http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6247. Complete applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and email address for three references from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation. Additional materials relevant to the position may also be submitted.

The position will open until filled, but for full consideration applications should be received by March 30, 2018. For more information, contact Prof. Carlos Jiménez-Hoyos, at cjimenezhoyo@wesleyan.edu.